All-Wheel Drive Clutch, Removing And Installing, Generation IV: Removing

• A two-column workshop hoist should be used when working on the driveshaft.
• Label the position of all the parts to each other before removing them. Install in the same position otherwise the imbalance will be excessive and the bearings could get damaged causing rumbling noises.
• Do not bend the driveshaft, only store and move when fully extended.

-- Drain the all-wheel drive clutch oil. Refer to ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CLUTCH OIL, DRAINING AND FILLING .

The following only applies to re-installing the removed parts.

-- Before removing, see if there is a marking (color dot) on the flexible disc and on the flange/final drive as well as on the flange/driveshaft -arrows-. If the dot is not there, mark the installation position of the flexible disc -arrows-.

Fig 1: Aligning Markings On Driveshaft At Flange Of Haldex Clutch

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NOTE:

Gaskets in driveshaft flanges -arrow- must not be damaged when removing and installing.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Rings In Driveshaft Flanges

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Replace the driveshaft if it is damaged.

Do not tip the rear driveshaft tube, push horizontally onto the alignment pins.

Install all driveshaft parts marked in relation to each other in same position when reinstalling.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Support the front section of the exhaust system using the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931  .

-- Separate the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -arrows- and remove the rear section of the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamp

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-- Remove the pendulum support bolts -1- and -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Support Bolts

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-- Press the >>engine and transmission<< forward slightly and secure it with a commercially available rubber support -A-.

Fig 5: Engine And Transmission Pressed Forward And Secured With A Wood Block

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-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield under the intermediate bearing. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- To loosen the driveshaft threaded connections, counterhold with the Adapter:T10172/5  -1- and the Counterhold Tool:T10172  -2- at the rear final drive.

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-- Remove the bolts -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- for the intermediate bearing.

Fig 6: Locating Center Bracket Screws

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-- Remove the driveshaft from the final drive and lay it on the tunnel brace; place a cloth on the tunnel brace to protect the shaft.

-- When removing and installing the driveshaft, always be careful not to damage the bushing -arrow-.

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-- Secure the intermediate bearing to the body with two bolts -arrows- after removing the driveshaft from the rear final drive. This way the front flexible disc will not be unnecessarily loaded.

Fig 7: Secure Intermediate Bearing To Body With Two Bolts

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-- Disconnect the connector -A- from the All-Wheel Drive Control Module -J492-.

Fig 8: Identifying Ventilation Lines At Final Drive And All-Wheel Drive Control Module J492 Connector

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the all-wheel drive clutch from the rear final drive.

Fig 9: Identifying Haldex Clutch To Rear Final Drive Bolts

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